1981 Volkswagen Golf GTI

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI is an extensively modified and impressively powerful classic hot hatch, presented in a striking custom specification. It is now powered by a 1.9-litre 16-valve G60 supercharged inline-four, producing up to 298bhp, driving the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. First registered in 1981, this example is currently registered in Ireland. The seller states that the car has covered circa 2,000 miles since the completion of an extensive restoration project. The odometer indicates 73,327 miles, though this is not warranted. This highly customised example features a JD Engineering 16-valve G60 conversion, a VW Motorsport/Gemini six-speed gearbox, and numerous chassis and interior upgrades, resulting in a unique and potent build. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Finished in a full respray of Classic Green (LC6U) over a reportedly restrimmed interior, carried out by MJ Interiors, featuring re-trimmed Recaro front seats, dashboard, door cards and steering wheel in leather, and lcantara headlining. It rides on a set of ceramic polished 16-inch Nothelle Classics alloy wheels, framing red Brembo brake callipers and fitted with Continental SportContact2 tyres. Key modifications include a JD Engineering 16-valve G60 engine conversion with 298bhp, a VW Motorsport/Gemini six-speed gearbox with Peloquinn ATB Diff, KW V1 coilovers, Brembo four-pot front callipers, and a full shell restoration. Further features include Eibach fully rose-jointed anti-roll bars, an SCCH tie-rod kit, a 5-stud conversion, power steering, HRP pedal box, a CAE Motorsport shifter, electrically adjustable Recaro front seats,